Best CPA Practice Advisor Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 133 - From Floods to Foundations: Industry Heroes and Strategic Moves - The Woodard Report Podcast 25:42

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On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Heather speak about the inspiring story of a former KPMG accountant who rescued over 165 people during catastrophic flooding in Texas, highlighting the human side of the profession. They also dive into Xero’s strategic $2.5 billion acquisition of Melio and what it signals for the future of acco…

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Who's Most Likely to Quit Your Firm? & Higher Wages, Fewer Jobs 1:12:44

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What happens when the traditional path from college to accounting career gets disrupted by AI and automation? This week, Blake and David explore who's most likely to quit accounting firms (hint: it's the middle managers), why wages are rising while jobs disappear, and how one college is revolutionizing accounting education. You'll discover which em…

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Colbert's Losing P&L, Impending AI Fraud Crisis, House Holds FASB Hostage 1:04:17

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What happens when politicians threaten to cut funding from accounting standard-setters unless they eliminate specific rules? Blake and David explore unprecedented political interference in FASB and PCAOB operations, plus the IRS facing a 23% budget cut despite Trump's push for more customer service staff. They unpack Sam Altman's warning about AI b…

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Episode 132 - Metrics, Mayhem, and the Million-Dollar Wake-Up Call - The Woodard Report Podcast 40:28

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On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Heather speaks with Brittany Brown about the painful lessons and courageous decisions that transformed her fast-growing firm, Ledger Gurus. Brittany shares how rapid expansion masked deep inefficiencies, ultimately resulting in nearly $1 million in lost profit, and how embracing accountability, data-dr…

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The $2T Stablecoin Opportunity for CPAs & Agentic AI in the Browser 1:22:12

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What happens when a $2 trillion cryptocurrency market suddenly requires monthly audits? Blake and David break down the Genius Act, the new federal stablecoin legislation that just created a massive opportunity for auditors—but also potentially recreated the chaotic "wildcat banking" era of the 1800s. You'll learn why every stablecoin issuer now nee…

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Episode 131 - (Part 2 of 2) Counting Your Days, Claiming Your Agency - The Woodard Report Podcast 33:01

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On this episode, Joe Woodard continues his conversation from the stage at Scaling New Heights 2025 for the annual practice advancement breakfast address. He shares a heartfelt message on living with agency through autonomy, aspiration, accountability, and authenticity, weaving in personal stories and lessons from leaders like Andy Stanley and Steph…

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The Losers of AI & What CPAs Need to Know About OBBBA 1:15:24

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Why is AI failing at basic accounting tasks while claiming to outsmart PhD students? Blake and David dive into the stark reality of AI implementation in accounting, from Ramp's promising new expense management agents to QuickBooks' baffling suggestion to credit and debit the same account. You'll discover the critical security vulnerabilities in AI …

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Episode 130 - (Part 1 of 2) Counting Your Days, Claiming Your Agency - The Woodard Report Podcast 23:10

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On this episode, Joe Woodard comes to us from the stage at Scaling New Heights 2025 for the annual practice advancement breakfast address. Joe reflects on the importance of realizing that our days are numbered in order to live with intention, balancing work and life while pursuing meaningful contributions. Through powerful examples—from Winston Chu…

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When AI Decides Who Gets Promoted & Who's Going to Tax Prom? 1:10:53

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What happens when AI decides who gets promoted and who gets fired? Blake and David dive into the shocking reality that 60% of managers now use AI for HR decisions, with over 20% letting algorithms make final calls without human oversight. They explore a Stanford study revealing that tax preparers are the #1 profession seeking automation, but only f…

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Special Edition - Joe Woodard's guest appearance on After The First Million 47:00

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On this episode Joe Woodard is interviewed by Matt Tate, CEO of Decimal, about how accounting and bookkeeping firm owners can scale past the “messy middle” and into million-dollar practices. Joe emphasizes defining an ideal client, building outcome-driven service offerings, and pricing based on value rather than effort. He breaks down the path to $…

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Episode 142 - Deren Flesher, DDS: Financial Fitness, Freedom & Life Beyond the Operatory 40:25

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Episode 142 - Deren Flesher, DDS: Financial Fitness, Freedom & Life Beyond the Operatory by The Dental AmigosBy The Dental Amigos

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Xero Buys Melio, QuickBooks AI Agents Are Here, More Big Four Cheating 1:20:23

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What happens when AI agents promise to transform accounting but create more cognitive burden than productivity gains? Blake and David explore the reality behind the AI agent hype as QuickBooks, Digits, and Big Four firms launch their "digital teammates." They also dig into Xero's massive $2.5 billion acquisition of Melio and what it means for the p…

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Episode 129 - Profit vs. Purpose: The Future of Accounting in a PE World - The Woodard Report Podcast 34:59

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On this episode Heather speaks with Jennifer Wilson, Partner and Co-Founder of ConvergenceCoaching®, LLC, about the sweeping influence of private equity (PE) in the accounting profession and what it means for firm culture, leadership, and client relationships. Jennifer explains how PE’s drive for rapid growth and profit could clash with accounting'…

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Tariffs, Iran, PE, CPA Pipeline, PCAOB, SEC 1:22:34

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What happens when 19 states simultaneously abandon the 150-hour CPA requirement while tariffs create unprecedented uncertainty for CFOs? Blake and CFO.com reporter Adam Zaki explore the rapid transformation of CPA licensure—from New York's recent changes to the coordinated state-by-state rollout that followed Barry Melancon's AICPA retirement. You'…

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Episode 128 - Living the Zero Inbox Lifestyle - The Woodard Report Podcast 46:22

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On this episode Joe and Heather speak about conquering the email inbox using the “Zero Inbox” lifestyle and how it transforms both productivity and peace of mind. Joe walks listeners through a practical, judgment-free system based on David Allen’s productivity method using the four D's—Delete, Delegate, Do, and Defer—while Heather shares real-world…

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AICPA Doesn't Care If PCAOB Goes Away 57:57

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What happens when venture capitalists spend billions on AI but need customers to buy it? In this episode, Blake and David explore how investment firms are now purchasing accounting firms to force-feed AI adoption, comparing it to Pepsi buying restaurants to sell more soda. They also dig into the massive gap between AI promises and reality, question…

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Episode 127 - Navigating Turbulent Tariff Times - The Woodard Report Podcast 32:42

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On this episode, Heather speaks with Damon Pike from BDO about how businesses, especially accounting professionals, can advise clients on managing the complexities of current tariffs. Damon highlights the critical need for companies to meticulously track customs duties. He also stresses the importance of keeping accurate documentation and understan…

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Episode 141 – Alex Nottingham: Reducing Turnover, Empowering Teams, and Leading with Intention 43:17

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This week, the Dental Amigos welcome Alex Nottingham, founder and CEO of All-Star Dental Academy, for a dynamic and thought-provoking conversation about what it really takes to build and lead a high-performing dental team. Drawing on his experience as a business leader, speaker, and coach, Alex shares practical insights on reducing costly staff tur…

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The Death of the Financial Close: Aaron Harris on AI's Accounting Revolution 46:58

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Live from the Sage Future conference in Atlanta, Aaron Harris, CTO of Sage, joins Blake and David to explain why he wants to completely eliminate the financial close rather than just make it faster. Harris breaks down the three waves of AI transformation in accounting—from task-based automation to generative AI to fully autonomous agents—and reveal…

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Real Life Ways Accountants Use AI, How Sage Will Eliminate the Close 1:08:40

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Blake and David return from Sage Future 2025 with insights into how AI is reshaping accounting—from eliminating the financial close to real-world use cases. They also cover Elon Musk and Donald Trump’s public breakup, the latest in Deel’s corporate spying allegations, Deloitte’s unapologetically intense work-life balance ad, and a billion-dollar “A…

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Episode 126 - Does your practice have termites? - The Woodard Report Podcast 51:45

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On this episode Joe speaks with Heather about identifying and removing toxic clients who undermine accounting and advisory practices. Joe shares a vivid metaphor—likening bad clients to termites in a home—and outlines a checklist to help firms define their ideal client profile based on profitability, behavior, scalability, and alignment with firm s…

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The $400 Million Question: Should Congress Eliminate the PCAOB?(From the Earmark Podcast) 50:49

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Earmark Media Presents a bonus episode of Earmark Podcast: What happens when Congress votes to eliminate the watchdog that's overseen public company audits for two decades? In this episode, Blake Oliver sits down with three leading accounting academics—Maureen McNichols from Stanford, Nemit Shroff from MIT, and Daniel Aobdia from Penn State—to exam…

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Excel Still Trumps AI, Tariffs Under Threat, QBO Price Increases Justified? 1:27:12

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What happens when a major newspaper publishes a summer reading list where only five of the 15 books actually exist? Blake and David explore this real example of AI-generated content gone wrong and what it means for accounting professionals who increasingly rely on automated tools. They break down QuickBooks' latest price increases, demonstrate how …

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Episode 125 - Geni Whitehouse’s Journey to Authentic Impact - The Woodard Report Podcast 31:43

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On this episode Joe speaks with Geni Whitehouse about overcoming internal obstacles like perfectionism and imposter syndrome to create meaningful change in both life and career. Geni shares her journey from being a high-achieving CPA to finding fulfillment as a keynote speaker, urging listeners to pause, reflect, and ask themselves what they truly …

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Beyond the Hype: Real-World AI in Accounting and Finance 55:16

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How close are we to expense reports that create themselves? In this crossover episode recorded live at Emburse in Motion, Blake Oliver explores real-world AI implementation with Adriana Carpenter, CFO of Emburse, and Olga Pavlova from PizzaExpress. Discover how PizzaExpress manages 350+ restaurant locations using AI to automatically flag policy vio…